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DRIVING INTO WALLS 2013 (HOUSE:ED)

19 June 2013 – 21 June 2013

Venue: Studio
Presented by: Sydney Opera House

Years: 10-12
Subjects: Drama, PDHPE

To enquire about this event please call our friendly education team on 02 9250 7770 or make a ticket request

Description

We asked. You told us.

Pashing, fighting, laughing, dancing, confessing... Drawn from over 500 starkly honest and highly confidential interviews with teenagers, this intimate and confronting play draws back the curtain on what it means to be young in our modern, media-driven society.

Five teenagers walk an emotional tightrope of online and offline relationships, colliding with one another and driving into the walls built around them. This daring, immersive production gives you a raw and voyeuristic view of their deepest secrets, rages, anxieties and hopes.

Warning: Includes exclusion, racism, sexuality, absent parents, bullying, violence, drug references, coarse language and most shockingly – kissing.

We asked. You told us.

Pashing, fighting, laughing, dancing, confessing... Drawn from over 500 starkly honest and highly confidential interviews with teenagers, this intimate and confronting play draws back the curtain on what it means to be young in our modern, media-driven society.

Five teenagers walk an emotional tightrope of online and offline relationships, colliding with one another and driving into the walls built around them. This daring, immersive production gives you a raw and voyeuristic view of their deepest secrets, rages, anxieties and hopes.

Warning: Includes exclusion, racism, sexuality, absent parents, bullying, violence, drug references, coarse language and most shockingly – kissing.

Nominated for Best Choreography in a Dance or Physical Theatre Production – 2012 Helpmann Awards

Curriculum Links
Stages 5 & 6
Drama
Physical Theatre; Verbatim Theatre; Issue-based Theatre
PDHPE
Self and Relationships; Individual and Community Health

ACCESS PERFORMANCE
Fri 21 Jun, 6.30pm
AUSLAN interpreted performance and post performance Q&A  

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Artist Information

Director: John Sheedy
Writer: Suzie Miller
Choreographer: Danielle Micich
Performers: Harrison Elliott, Michael Smith, Rikki Bremner, Thalia Livingstone, Matthew Tupper

Director: John Sheedy
Writer: Suzie Miller
Choreographer: Danielle Micich
Performers: Harrison Elliott, Michael Smith, Rikki Bremner, Thalia Livingstone, Matthew Tupper

Production Manager: Genevieve Jones
Lighting Designer: Matt Marshall
Sound Designer: Kingsley Reeve
Digital Artist: Sohan Hayes
Assistant Digital Artist: Glen Adams
Costume Designer: Alicia Clements
Vocal Coach: Luzita Fereday

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Pricing Information

Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.

Students $25
Teachers One teacher free for every 20 students, additional teachers at student rate.
Pricing Information Explained

Pricing Information Explained

School Groups: Please contact House:Ed on the School Group Booking line on +61 2 9250 7770 or make a ticket request. For information on planning your visit go to School Excursions.

Performance Dates

Running Time:

75 Minutes including Q&A

19 Jun 6.30pm,
20-21 Jun 11am & 6.30pm

Reviews

'This is the best type of theatre, one that challenges, evokes, engages and makes you sit up and pay attention’
Australian Stage

There are voices waiting to be heard and this production is a loud, high-impact start’
The Western Australian

‘Hard hitting, thought provoking theatre at its best. Should be compulsory viewing for anyone working or dealing with young people.’
Australian Stage

‘Superb performers in a disciplined show that is sensational, not sensationalist’
ABC

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